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Annelies
Annelies
15 May 2009

UNDERGROUND WATER TANKS

UNDERGROUND WATER TANKS

for installing the high tank you should consider the best leading manufacturer and supplier. You can talk to the Sydney Water Tanks professionals... here you can go: Thanks

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Annelies
May 15, 2009 9:03 pm
Annelies
Vascariz
Vascariz
18 May 2009

Pool Repairs in Sydney - filter/pump

Pool Repairs in Sydney - filter/pump

For anyone in Sydney I went with Matthew Walsh from Backyard Pool and Solar - 0415 809 798 or 9417 1181. Just say Michael from Roseville recommended you. He was very…

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Vascariz
May 18, 2009 3:48 pm
Vascariz
joles
joles
20 May 2009

Eaves brackets

Eaves brackets

Thanks.. I'm a bit computer challenged. :oops:

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joles
May 20, 2009 9:03 am
joles

shifting water drainage

shifting water drainage

You have none and buckleys! If you did convince them to move it half a meter to the right you would have to pay and you don't want to know about that :( $$$ It would have…

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TheGardenWhisperer
May 22, 2009 11:33 am
TheGardenWhisperer
jolie
jolie
23 May 2009

Pergola Vs Alfresco

Pergola Vs Alfresco

Hi Mishti, we had the same dilemma a few months ago when deciding whether to go for alfreco with piers 6.3 X 3.6 with builder (for nearly $11,000) or doing it later. So as…

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jolie
May 23, 2009 11:17 am
wonderland
wonderland
27 May 2009

decking + patio DYO

decking + patio DYO

Primarily it needs to be attached to the house properly and any posts anchored into the ground securely. The correct size timber needs to be…

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wonderland
May 27, 2009 9:05 pm
wonderland
BIGDOG
BIGDOG
31 May 2009

Patio Covers - What to choose?

Patio Covers - What to choose?

Brian's Patios on the Gold Coast Cost Us $5,000 BIGDOG

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BIGDOG
May 31, 2009 5:36 pm
BIGDOG
serge44
serge44
6 June 2009

Alfresco Area Floor Height + Termite Barrier

Alfresco Area Floor Height + Termite Barrier

building with them too and I'm sure most of the display homes I saw at kawana, north lakes and caboolture had decking. That's what I intend to go with leaving 40mm (?)…

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serge44
Jun 06, 2009 6:53 pm
serge44
kassan1973
kassan1973
14 June 2009

Decking and pergola projects

Decking and pergola projects

Hi all, Thought i would post some photos of some current projects Decking area is 6mx6m using Duragal channel 75x40x4mm and joists are Duragal 75x50x2mm…

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kassan1973
Jun 14, 2009 7:52 pm
kassan1973
kassan1973
14 June 2009

Pergola Permit

Pergola Permit

Thanks I have been quoted from Banyule permits $380 guess i will be using them due to council being $540.

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kassan1973
Jun 14, 2009 8:03 pm
donuts
donuts
14 June 2009

Back courtyard ideas

Back courtyard ideas

We've been doing some thinking on this one, and reckon we'll go with a 1200 wide deck along the length of the house. But would it look silly if…

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donuts
Jun 14, 2009 9:18 pm
donuts
joeygbh
joeygbh
15 June 2009

Channel It vs Ziptrak

Channel It vs Ziptrak

Does anyone know the real difference between them? Both have some sort of guide rail?

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joeygbh
Jun 15, 2009 8:53 am
joeygbh
Kristi
Kristi
15 June 2009

retaining wall between two properties

retaining wall between two properties

Do you know where the actual boundary is? My sisters house is lower, and the retaining wall is clearly on her side of the boundary, however the previous owners built the…

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Kristi
Jun 15, 2009 4:03 pm
Kristi
Dukekamaya
Dukekamaya
16 June 2009

Deck help.

Deck help.

No just the Laserlite of which there are three different types in the range

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Dukekamaya
Jun 16, 2009 1:55 pm
Dukekamaya
suh
suh
22 June 2009

Finally...a pool WITH water!

Finally...a pool WITH water!
1, 2

OMG that is soooo gorgeous I love it! Can I ask how big it is? I would love to know as I am having a pool and would like to have an idea what…

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suh
Jun 22, 2009 8:26 pm
suh
D&SG
D&SG
28 June 2009

two types of fencing?

two types of fencing?

Is it allowed to have 2 types of fencing? I would like to maintain as much of our vew to the back of the property as possible, so I was hoping we might be able to use…

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D&SG
Jun 28, 2009 11:17 am
D&SG
kek
kek
28 June 2009

Portico

Portico

We banished the boring concrete and brought the level up to the front…

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kek
Jun 28, 2009 4:10 pm
kek
Jochicho
Jochicho
28 June 2009

Deck separate to house?

Deck separate to house?

Looking forward to those pics Ronaldio, this sounds interesting and something we might consider doing!

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Jochicho
Jun 28, 2009 7:43 pm
Dukekamaya
Dukekamaya
29 June 2009

How many times does Merbau need to be oiled??

How many times does Merbau need to be oiled??

Its best to wash merbau with an oxalic acid timber cleaner to assist in tannin reomval. You can get decking finishs tinted 'merbau'to help restore some colour.

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Dukekamaya
Jun 29, 2009 12:37 pm
Dukekamaya
Zerosignal
Zerosignal
29 June 2009

al fresco ceiling in timber

al fresco ceiling in timber

you should contact these guys for a distributor in your area. www.glosswood.com.au

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Zerosignal
Jun 29, 2009 1:50 pm
nww1969
nww1969
30 June 2009

I built my own deck! Need some feedback

I built my own deck! Need some feedback

I bought a kit from Home Depot and used Dek Blocks. 20x16 dims. This was my first time building a deck and I think it looks pretty good and solid. …

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nww1969
Jun 30, 2009 9:15 am
Adrian B
Adrian B
3 July 2009

retaining wall

retaining wall

more like not enough beers.........

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Adrian B
Jul 03, 2009 8:19 am
Adrian B
Brickie
Brickie
5 July 2009

Closing off swimming pool

Closing off swimming pool

Ive been thinking of doing a reed be down the dead side of the house, with the reed bed all your shower and sink water (not the kitchen sink) goes in one end as grey water…

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Brickie
Jul 05, 2009 4:04 pm
Dukekamaya
Dukekamaya
6 July 2009

rough cost for a Pergola, Melbourne

rough cost for a Pergola, Melbourne

Materials would be approx. $1300 - thats treated pine framing and either Colorbond or quality Laserlite roofing You could concrete after no problems just allow for the height etc

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Dukekamaya
Jul 06, 2009 7:44 am
Dukekamaya
bognoel
bognoel
8 July 2009

Outdoor furniture

Outdoor furniture

Full…

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bognoel
Jul 08, 2009 3:43 pm
bognoel
Ironserpent
Ironserpent
9 July 2009

Cheap pots and stuff in Melbourne

Cheap pots and stuff in Melbourne

that sounds good. i have a freind living there who was complaining about the high prices will let her know. thanks…

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Ironserpent
Jul 09, 2009 6:27 am
lisanne
lisanne
13 July 2009

Under Cabana roof, suggestions please

Under Cabana roof, suggestions please

:lol: could you please say that with some meaning :lol: ::surprise:: Hahaha ::smile:: ::smile::

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lisanne
Jul 13, 2009 10:59 am
Macy
Macy
17 July 2009

2 Meters from House to fence, Ideas?

2 Meters from House to fence, Ideas?

I think that's the…

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Macy
Jul 17, 2009 1:09 am
alky16
alky16
19 July 2009

Outside patio/deck - exposed beams or not????

Outside patio/deck - exposed beams or not????

Hi, thanks for that... well the area will be about five metres by four metres....am not looking at doing ceiling at all...so it would be tin (???) on the roof, with beams…

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alky16
Jul 19, 2009 9:38 am
MICA
MICA
28 July 2009

Veranda\Patio Options

Veranda\Patio Options

I guess it all depends on the size, the base surface, the roof type, etc. When i initially got prices, some tradesman took into consideration so many veriables, so i'm…

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MICA
Jul 28, 2009 3:07 pm
MICA
themax
themax
31 July 2009

Ideas on closing an alfresco area

Ideas on closing an alfresco area

Well, that was confusing :lol: same as plantation shutters but metal, 6 weeks away, pictures then :D themax was watching tv I reckon :lol: BUSTED :oops:

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themax
Jul 31, 2009 1:22 pm
themax
Dukekamaya
Dukekamaya
5 August 2009

PERGOLA AND CARPORT ENQUIRY

PERGOLA AND CARPORT ENQUIRY

If your looking at timber for the pergola/ carport I help with design and quoting for materials. You just need to give me the site specs and intened size etc. PM me if you like

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Dukekamaya
Aug 05, 2009 9:59 pm
Dukekamaya
indigoclover
indigoclover
11 August 2009

Alfresco/fence/screen ideas

Alfresco/fence/screen ideas

I like the bamboo idea (or some other kind of plant - e.g. a creeper on the fence/on a lattice next to the fence)

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indigoclover
Aug 11, 2009 5:26 pm
indigoclover
Hels
Hels
12 August 2009

PVC material

PVC material

Interesting as we bought some off the roll from Bunnings a few years ago, we used it to close in the end of a pergola gable :th: Have a look on eBay as you might be able to…

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Hels
Aug 12, 2009 1:27 pm
Hels
davinci
davinci
14 August 2009

Drain Water Pipe + Pool

Drain Water Pipe + Pool

you can build almost anything over an easement (without excavating to a specified depth as directed by local water authority ie: cant build a pool on easement but can…

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davinci
Aug 14, 2009 9:35 pm
davinci
Adrian B
Adrian B
16 August 2009

Building a deck & pergola - easement and other questions

Building a deck & pergola - easement and other questions

Generally true but get it in writing. I rang three ppl on three occasions at the council regarding the deck, and got three answers.

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Adrian B
Aug 16, 2009 5:27 pm
Adrian B
Adrian B
Adrian B
18 August 2009

Decking Prices

Decking Prices

Not wanting to blow my own horn, but try here Mother of…

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Adrian B
Aug 18, 2009 9:33 pm
Adrian B
Banj
Banj
19 August 2009

Cost of getting a deck constructed

Cost of getting a deck constructed

Hi guys, first time poster... just decided to build my own deck after getting quoted by a local deck/pergola specialist... $19800 for a treated PINE deck (i.e. not even…

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Banj
Aug 19, 2009 11:14 am
nine2eight
nine2eight
20 August 2009

Ezarri glass mosaic tiles

Ezarri glass mosaic tiles

Hmmm yea understand. The area is above the waterline (in between top of the waterline tiles and coping) so not submersed. My tiler is suggesting a 10mm 'gap' to allow for…

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nine2eight
Aug 20, 2009 11:51 am
Adrian B
Adrian B
21 August 2009

Kids Swing Set - Plans

Kids Swing Set - Plans

Not hard, but a little pricey. They used Treated Pine logs in an A Frame format, joined by a coach bolt. Same again on the other side. Concrete them in. Then Another TP…

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Adrian B
Aug 21, 2009 10:20 am
Adrian B
the mont
the mont
21 August 2009

Timber slat fence and retaining wall - costs?

Timber slat fence and retaining wall - costs?

Hi, we are in the dreaded stage where we are trying to get our landscaping sorted. (Does anyone else find it hard to get good attention from landscapers??) anyhoo, we…

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the mont
Aug 21, 2009 2:12 pm
seast
seast
21 August 2009

Decking/Paving

Decking/Paving

Hi, not sure if this helps. The paving is at the same level as the decking, but might give you an idea of looks. These are some photos taken at a display home. Looked…

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seast
Aug 21, 2009 3:36 pm
seast
themax
themax
23 August 2009

Outdoor iron furniture...how do I maintain it?

Outdoor iron furniture...how do I maintain it?

I think that White Knight have an outdoor anti rust paint that would surely have to come in white. I think you have to clean well and scrub with a wire brush to remove…

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themax
Aug 23, 2009 5:46 pm
themax
_kelly_
_kelly_
24 August 2009

Bluescope raintank offer - ending 31/8 MASSIVE savings (Vic)

Bluescope raintank offer - ending 31/8 MASSIVE savings (Vic)

Hi, I know a lot of guys here already probably have tanks installed in your schmick new houses. For those of us with dodgy old houses ( :lol: ) Bluescope has a great offer…

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_kelly_
Aug 24, 2009 11:32 am
_kelly_
themax
themax
24 August 2009

Fence question - what to call this?

Fence question - what to call this?

A little googling told me that is called "Post and Wire Fencing" :lol:

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themax
Aug 24, 2009 12:37 pm
themax
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
25 August 2009

Glass pool fence

Glass pool fence

For those looking at doing DIY fences. Beware if you have an area that isn't a standard size. ;) Then you need the glass to be cut and that will add $$ Pretty reasonable…

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TheGardenWhisperer
Aug 25, 2009 2:00 am
TheGardenWhisperer
rosypaige
rosypaige
27 August 2009

Freedom Decking Tiles

Freedom Decking Tiles

3.3 x 4.5m. I know it will be expensive but it will be so much easier that hubby might actually get motivated to do it!

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rosypaige
Aug 27, 2009 9:00 am

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